Heyman’s Latest: Griffey, Garcia, Sabathia

Ken Griffey Jr. is reportedly telling friends that the Rays are his preference if he is to be traded. He’d be close to his Orlando home, always a major consideration for him. Heyman says Junior would prefer to be dealt after the All-Star game. It’s not known whether the Rays have interest in Griffey, though. Jayson Stark suggested yesterday that Griffey could sign there as a free agent next year.

Freddy Garcia hit 85 mph in a recent session. It’s been suggested he could be in the Majors by late August.

Heyman talked to a "hopeful competing GM" who expects C.C. Sabathia to be traded.